Seventh Day Baptist
Christian Education Council
PO BOX 1678
Janesville, WI 53547
—Luke 1:39-45
by: Victoria Shephard.
Mary probably felt scared and alone. She wasn’t yet married to Joseph, was pregnant by God (who would believe her?), and would have to face a town full of suspicious, gossiping people when she returned from her visit with Elizabeth. If anyone were in need of encouragement right at that moment, it was Mary.
Mary received encouragement from Elizabeth, both at that time and for the three months she stayed with her. Is there someone carrying a great burden today whom you could encourage? Is there a Mary in your life struggling with the burden God has laid on her or him?